What does Preamble of Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965. The amendment aims to ensure services for home modifications under part B of title III of the Act can be used for certain purposes. The bill was introduced in the Senate on April 21, 2026, by Mr. Markey and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act.

What does HOME MODIFICATIONS. of Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act do?

This section amends Section 321 of the Older Americans Act of 1965. The amendment expands the services authorized under subsection (a)(4) to include providing air-quality monitors and improvements for older individuals' homes. These improvements include ventilation upgrades and reducing indoor pollutants, such as those caused by gas appliances and pesticides. The amendment also authorizes assistance for modifying homes to ensure adequate cooling, heating, air quality, and energy efficiency, prioritizing technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and toxic substances. The amendment allows assistance for utility and power expenditures through existing programs. The services authorized under subsection (a)(4) now include homes that are multi-family dwellings, rental homes, or occupied by an older individual living with a non-older resident.

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Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act

Last updated: 4/21/2026 · Introduced: 4/21/2026

Author: Edward Markey (D-MA)

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The bill expands services under the Older Americans Act to include home modifications that improve air quality, ventilation, and reduce indoor pollutants.
It authorizes assistance for cooling, heating, and energy efficiency upgrades, prioritizing technologies that lower greenhouse gas emissions and toxic substances.
The bill extends eligibility for these home modification services to include multi-family dwellings, rental homes, and homes occupied by older adults living with non-older residents.

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